Well said Josh-
Sometimes its hard to accept the thing that is being asked of us. Its funny how fear works as a sort of "Linus blanket", under the pretense of security. When its finally let go we find it was just an old rag anyway.
Good to hear your voice across the miles-
Much love-
Don and Holly Jensen
Greg McCanless
- 10/7/2010
Thanks for the lift. I've been thinking and praying about something and your lift was perfect timing. Love it. Thanks for the thought!
Anne
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, Josh! You really made us think.
Neuma
- 10/7/2010
This is an idea that is so close to my heart. You articulated the resistances so well, and the idea that deposes that resistance is the trust that, "God, I am your expression." Thank you for sharing this important thought lift.
Pam from Farnhill, Yorkshire, UK
- 10/7/2010
Thanks for this Josh, it reminded me to clear out my 'thought closet' and see what out of date ideas are cluttering my space. Where does all this stuff come from?
Love the words: 'God, I am your expression and I trust your direction.' I know they will prove to be useful addition to my day.
Thanks again.
kaye
- 10/7/2010
thanks, josh...so, so true that sometimes the things we resist most bring the most blessing. the secret is not to resisst, but to go forward with courage, knowing that we always have God at our back!
Kirkwood, UK
- 10/7/2010
Thank you so much!
Elena Shideler, California (San Diego)
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, Josh, very clear. I think we say no, many times because of fear or insecurity. I used to be a "no" person. Especially to volunteering, even if I felt strongly for said cause! One day I realized the importance of volunteering and I began to see that by blessing others God was also blessing me.
I remember the (non-Science hymn) Count Your Blessings, by Johnson Oatman, Jr, it goes like this:
“When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.“
It's time for me to begin again my gratitude Journal...
SPANISH
Gracias, Josh, muy claro. Creo que decimos no muy seguido, muchas veces por miedo o inseguridad. Yo solía ser una persona "no". Especialmente a ser voluntaria, aun cuando me importara fuertemente tal causa! Un día me di cuenta de la importancia de ser voluntario y empecé a ver que al bendecir a otros Dios me bendecía a mí también.
Recuerdo el himno (no-de la Ciencia Cristiana) Cuenta Tus Bendiciones, por Johnson Oatman, Jr., que dice así:
“Cuando las olas de la vida te sacuden en la tempestad,
Cuando estés desanimado, pensando que no ganarás,
Cuenta tus bendiciones, nómbra cada una ya,
Y las azañas del Señor te sorprenderán.“
Es el momento para mí para empezar de nuevo mi gratitud Diario ...
Daphne, from South Africa
- 10/7/2010
In the words of hymn 82 "God is working His purpose out... when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea."
Rosemary S.Africa
- 10/7/2010
Thanks Josh, just in time for our Branch Church election Meeting ! How
true that when we allow our name to stay on a list of Church duties and
accept a position we felt we were not yet ready for, we accept, and have found our spiritual growth to go forward in leaps and bounds !! When Mrs Eddy speaks of "Willingness to become as a little child and to leave the old for the new" she goes on to say " that "The purification of sense and self is a proof of progress" S & H pp 323/324 Thus showing us that when we give up the false sense that man's abililites are limited to the human,
we realize that man is able to carry out whatever God has planned for him/her because man is the expression of the one Mind, intelligence, and therefore we can go ahead fearlessly, knowing that "with God all things are possible" Mark 10;27
Yvonne, Germany
- 10/7/2010
Thanks Josh for helping me, I will leave this lift in my mailbox to listen again, cause it brought tears in my eyes, so it must have toucht me deeply, although I try not to be a 'no-person!
LittleChild
- 10/7/2010
Very cool.
Reading the entire chapter (Isaiah 6), I see that after the prophet offered to be sent by God, he learned that he'd be delivering some less-than-positive news to some hardhearted people.
This reminds me of the statement in Science and Health (p 570): "Many are willing to open the eyes of the people to the power of good resident in divine Mind, but they are not so willing to point out the evil in human thought, and expose evil's hidden mental ways of accomplishing iniquity."
One could say that whoever accepts the commission to be a prophet -- that is, whoever says "send me" to be a spiritual seer in the midst of a materially minded world -- is courageously standing up to the hardhearted carnal mind, which resists spirituality to the hilt.
It sounds like we're each meant to model Isaiah -- first by overcoming sin in ourselves, then by being willing to point out to others, with love, and for the purpose of healing, where "the foe in ambush" (see p. 571) lies.
Pieter(Yorkshire)
- 10/7/2010
Thank you for your wonderful Daily Lift. It was so relevant to me - and made me realise that there is some spiritual growth Ive been saying No to - - not yet. But today is the day to say "Yes" - I am "your (Gods) expression and trust Your direction".Thankyou Josh for bringing this message home to me. A very appreciated Daily Lift !
Malcolm Drummond, Henrietta NY
- 10/7/2010
Many thanks Josh for your lift on 'Send me'. It simply reminds me of some beautiful and inspiring lyrics and songs composed and sung by Mindy Jostyn at a Christian Science Youth Meeting many years ago.
Elizabeth R.
- 10/7/2010
It is so wonderful to be reminded by your words that "No" (that resistant, mortally minded response to what can seem like too much being asked of one) can turn so
easily into "Yes!" Thrilling! Thank you!
Z. Scotland
- 10/7/2010
Beautiful lift thank you Josh
April M., WInthrop Harbor, IL
- 10/7/2010
Thank you so very much for your words "Send Me". I have been wrestling with a problem of being the one to speak for our family. Now I have the courage to do just that. I will speak with confidence and love.
Margaret, Sunshine Coast, Australia
- 10/7/2010
This is a great Lift, Josh, and so perceptive. I thought I was an expert in ducking and diving. I would dodge behind someone else every time, but every time the thing I most wanted to avoid was the very next thing on the Can Do List. I have said, and more than once, "Why me?" "Why do I always get all the tough things?" but God said "Why not God?" Like Moses I asked "Who will believe me?" And God said "God will." We just have to go forward. Whether we feel ready or not, we just have to Go Forward! as Moses told the Israelites when they left Egypt behind. Everyone was blessed, but for those who went willingly - eagerly - their lives were changed for ever. Thank you for the Lift, Josh.
Rae
- 10/7/2010
Found that to be so true when I was about to withdraw my name off the list of candidates for second reader. Struggling with divers suggestions as to why I couldn't possibly do it......I opened the hymn book to "as thy days thy strength shall be".
The blessings of being second reader in my church have been pouring in as the Scriptures have just opened up to me. I also have a deeper appreciation of MBE and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
How blessed with inspiration was she?!!!
Martin
- 10/7/2010
Thanks. A good challenge today for spiritual growth.
JVS from Missouri
- 10/7/2010
A right fit daily lift just for me, thanks Josh.
Jenne of Brooklyn, NY
- 10/7/2010
Thank you very much, Josh. Your message is profound and very inspiring. With confidence I can say "God I am your expression", "send me" and humbly leave everything else up to His/Her guidance. I can trust God to take care of me as His/Her expression and go forward with boldness and confidence wherever I am sent.
Much gratitude to TMC team responsible for bringing us these Daily Lifts.
Elizabeth B
- 10/7/2010
Thank you. Food for thought.....and so true
Joan Wattam
- 10/7/2010
Dear Josh, thank you for this Daily Lift. I am reminded of the verse from Psalms: 'As the deer pants for the water, so my soul thirsts for You' - that divine impelling which surely leads us to wonderful spiritual fulfilment - every one of us. All we need to do is 'Wilt thou be made whole?' - ie, follow that wonderful intuition that is God's message, to us personally. Thank you again.
Douglas Buettner, USA
- 10/7/2010
Psalm 9
"1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
"2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
"3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
"4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
"5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
"8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
"9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
"10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
"11 Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings."
This says to me to praise God, judge righteously, and they that know thy name will put their trust in thee. These words as told in the Holy Bible tell about God's divine ordinances as an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command handed down from generation to generation, therefore it is sent.
Shirley Paulson
- 10/7/2010
I sure am glad you said, Yes, yourself! Good examples inspire the rest of us to say Yes when it's our turn too!
María de los Ángeles García Bs. As. Argentina
- 10/7/2010
Gracias por la inspiración diaria!
Especialmente gracias a la traducción en español de Elena Shideler. Es una bendición!
Cariños a todos!
Thanks for the daily inspiration!
Special thanks to the Spanish translation of Ellen Shideler. It is a blessing!
Love to all!
Diane
- 10/7/2010
Thank you so much. Deep. Soul-inspiring. Comforting, blessing. We can because we reflect divine light and life.
Grace Solnisha
- 10/7/2010
Right on the button. Thank you so much!
Canada
- 10/7/2010
This excellent "lift" raises issues. Mrs. Eddy advises us not to scatter our fire but to focus wholeheartedly on the study of Christian science and healing and to keep this work paramount in our lives. I anguish constantly about taking on other responsibilities, like being the president of a charity. Is this God's direction or a red herring distracting me from the true work? How can I know?
Brightlight
- 10/7/2010
What a wonderful Soul inspiring "lift"...thank you so much Josh.
Grateful listener
- 10/7/2010
Thanks so much, Josh, for this thoughtful and inspiring "Send me" message. It's relevant for all of our church membership meetings when elections are being held. I have appreciated all of the preceeding comments and especially Elena's for the hymn "Count Your Blessings." I have copied down the words to share with a friend in need.
Angelite
- 10/7/2010
How deeply your words touch me this morning! We are all so blessed by these Daily Lifts. It's hard to find words to express how much gratitude I feel for having the opportunity to open (not only my email) but my heart and thoughts each morning to these ideas, which are so wonderful.
Mary H. AL
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, that gives me much to think about. Many thanks.
Brad from Houston
- 10/7/2010
Thanks Josh....great thought for my day!
r.g. brunswick maine
- 10/7/2010
thanks for demonstrating receptivity.
Marilyn from Maine
- 10/7/2010
Perfect for me today, and I know for so many others, too. Thanks, Josh.
Amy from NJ
- 10/7/2010
Wonderful lift, Josh! Not ready for healing, how could that be! But wait maybe I have been a little too comfortable with doubts, fears, self righteousness judgements, condemnations, thoughts separating me from God. Whoa, thanks for bringing to my attention! II Corinthians 10:5 says "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."
- 10/7/2010
Succinct, and to the point - the spiritual point. Trusting God's direction, as His expression, certainly, inevitably, results in progress. Thank you Josh
Jodi
- 10/7/2010
Thank you Josh, really enjoyed.
Chris
- 10/7/2010
Of course I'm ready--God provides each of us with the "wisdom and the occasion" to receive his blessings!
Ellie
- 10/7/2010
Dear Josh, Thank you for the reminder to listen. Sometimes when I think I am too old to take on a new thing, I give myself a good talk on agelessness and then go ahead. I am always rewarded. And dear #30, if you are still anguishing and worrying, you probably haven't found the right answer yet. Just keep praying, it will come.
Dan
- 10/7/2010
I love it, it tells me we're on the same track with the same challenges to self, I knew I wasn't the only one , I just knew it. Now it's a little easier to loosen my grip.Thank you.
Judi
- 10/7/2010
I love this message. It's so true! We can courageously say "yes" to every opportunity to grow spiritually, even when it takes us out of our comfort zone, when we're trusting that God is directing our path and when we're willing to put personal opinions about what we should be doing out of the way. Thanks so much for the reminder.
Shari in Hancock, MI
- 10/7/2010
Thanks so much, Josh I can see immediate opportunities for applying this concept of "send me" and imagine many more in the future.
jim from Royal Oak
- 10/7/2010
Your Lift is just in time. A tool i'll use at my first appointment. One's
confidence is further reinforced. Much gratitude for this.
Rebecca
- 10/7/2010
Thanks again for a wonderful lift and all the lifts. I love Christian Science. It has helped me to understand the progress humanity has made through the ages. To mortal sense and some of the daily news read, it looks like war and pestilence over and over. I used to get so depressed over it, I could do nothing. Now I see that God has been tenderly sheperding his beloved creation all along. I first see the progress I am making spiritually and that enables me to see the world's progress and be an active "loving" presence and participant. No more waiting for the return of the Christ. It is a consciousness that never left. I now do more listening for the still small voice of Good in my own thinking first and then act on that. That has made all the difference in my life. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer N.
- 10/7/2010
Thank you Josh. I find it a challenge to give up my will at times. Knowing that trusting that the reward will outshine the seeming sacrifice is helpful to remember in these times. Growth, happiness and the blessing of all that occurs from listening to God is so much more fulfilling.
El Paso Patt
- 10/7/2010
If a decision is right, it blesses all concerned, and one has a feeling of peace about the outcome even though it is not evident at the time and one doesn't know what the outcome will be. That feeling can only come from God and not from human will. Human will has always made me have an uneasy feeling and taught me some hard lessons.
Gifty in St. Louis, Missouri
- 10/7/2010
I agree that when we overcome our fears, our joy is great and our growth is even more great!
Thanks Josh! And have a send me, use me Lord day everybody!
Jim in St. Louis
- 10/7/2010
Thanks Josh! Yes, I have seen in my experience that discomfort and resistance is often the precursor to growth.
Amy
- 10/7/2010
Terrific! Just what I needed today, Josh.
Lisa
- 10/7/2010
Thank you Josh! I love the simplicity of the idea of 'send me.' It's having so much faith in God that we don't need to worry about what lies ahead and we know that we will be provided for along the way as we follow God's command. It's such an important thing to be reminded of, today and every day!
Eric in Winter Park, FL
- 10/7/2010
Well said Josh! An awesome reminder to wholly surrender to God's plan for us. Thanks for being a bright light in our loved Boise family! Eric
Jan J - Laguna Hills, CA
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, Josh, for your very thought-provoking and helpful Lift.
Evan
- 10/7/2010
Very nice Josh!
Josh Niles
- 10/7/2010
Hey Don and Holly (#1),
Great analogy with the "Linus blanket." Step-by-step we're seeing that our comfort and security comes from God, good aren't we. Never worn out, dirty or in short supply. That's the kind of security I want to carry with me all the time ;) Thanks for sharing!
California Sue
- 10/7/2010
Truth came through ... through you!
Love these Lifts!
:<))) Sue
Josh Niles
- 10/7/2010
Elena (#8) I can relate. When I was in the Army there was kind of an unspoken understanding among soldiers never to volunteer for anything. But like you, I've also found that when we are listening for that divine guidance we can discern the right activities and move forward with confidence. Thanks for the thoughts and for that great hymn too.
Michael Z
- 10/7/2010
Good job Josh; Being ready for the next spiritual step is so important
Cynthia in Evanston
- 10/7/2010
I love this, thank you so much for the message!
Abigail
- 10/7/2010
Thank you for this inspiration; it's exactly what I needed to hear this morning!
Beth A.
- 10/7/2010
I can't even begin to tell you how perfectly this message met my need today!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Susan Carol
- 10/7/2010
Thank-you Josh for the "send me" ideas that overcome resistance. Very grateful for this lift.
CS father of three serving
- 10/7/2010
When our daughter graduated from HS she told her class, "I only want to serve my country". That she began doing '7' days later and does so today(19 years now as a fighting soldier, seeking peace). She said "Send me.....".
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller(USA) received the Medal of Honor yesterday at the White House, posthumously. He had many time said "Send Me, I will go". His younger brother has now joined and will serve this country and honor his older brother and each of us as well. Each honors the Army motto, "Never leave a fallen conrade."
Thanks Josh for the lift and for reminding us that many serve, God and Country..all honoring their fellows, reflecting a perfect Father, Mother, God.
Gay in Tulsa, OK
- 10/7/2010
Yours is the FIRST Daily Lift I've heard. Wow! What a wonderful place to start. Thank you, Josh.
Karen in the Chicago area
- 10/7/2010
Very timely for me. I have many challenges facing me right now it seems and now I have confidence I am equal to all of them. Thank you.
Cin:D
- 10/7/2010
The perfect message for me today! Thank you, Josh!! And thank you Daily Lift Team, YDLs are awesome!
Amy in Renton, WA
- 10/7/2010
Thanks, Josh! A perfect message for me today.
Josh Niles
- 10/7/2010
Hi Canada (#30), I can really appreciate how difficult it can seem sometimes to know which direction is right. Sometimes I want God to just say, "This is the way, walk in it!" When I've been facing tough decisions or even torn between two directions that seem good, I work on being still and quiet in thought and really listening for a sense of peace. For me, I've felt God's direction more often as a peaceful, quiet confidence, rather than a burning bush or loud voice, and I've found I can trust that peace.
You can listen for that divine guidance with a sense of expectancy and remember that God's answer will always come with a quiet sense of peace.
Looking forward to hearing how this unfolds :)
Hlena
- 10/7/2010
Thank you so very much for this lift and we must take God's road under every circumstance without resistance ; even when it seems very hard! we must go forward, it is spiritual growth
Sher
- 10/7/2010
I love this lift because of its simple message of surrender. I've begun to realize it's not surrendering to people or situations but to the spiritual qualities being demanded at the moment. So "send me," can be our declaration of "send the qualities I see and have to give."
Leah
- 10/7/2010
Awesome... this is the message that I needed to hear today! Thank you!
Nina R. from CT
- 10/7/2010
Josh, I can't thank you enough for this lift! I found myself answering your wonderful questions outloud with a big "yes"! Everyday as I say the Daily Prayer, I especially think about the line, ..."and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind and govern them." For me this has meant to allow God to work through me and lead me and to express His qualities to where I am needed. Indeed, I have had some amazing encounters with people who were "in need". Thank you for this inspirational lift.
<strong>Moderator's note:</strong>
The Daily Prayer can be found in the Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy in Article VIII GUIDANCE OF MEMBERS on page 41, line 19:
"<strong>Daily Prayer.</strong> SECT. 4. It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to pray each day: "Thy kingdom come;" let the reign of divine Truth, Life, and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!
Barbara
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, Josh! Yesterday was very difficult for me -- recent challenges piling up in thought. Thanks for the reminder spiritual growth is taking place. Thanks to all you dear ones for your comments too.
Bonnie from San Diego, CA
- 10/7/2010
Super, super Lift, Josh! Thanks for making me think more deeply.
designer
- 10/7/2010
I've been listening and being inspired by these Daily Lifts for months now, and today I'm propelled to add my appreciation and gratitude for not only the beautiful lifts but also for the incredible breadth of the comments from a worldwide family of spiritual seekers and healers. Today's lift touched me in particular as I've been praying about next steps and direction after the recent passing of my husband - Where shall I go? What shall I do? -sort of tones sounding like Scarlet O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. Being God's beloved daughter, I feel secure in trusting His tender, sure direction as to the wheres, whens, hows. He is "sending me." Thank you, Josh for this clear and poignant healing message.
Eleanor
- 10/7/2010
Wow! When asked to be Clerk of my branch church, I really hesitated. Such a big job! But once again with God's help and guidance I am being blessed by each challenge proving that "Send Me" means accepting each job with joy and anticipation. So thank you for this inspiring message that wakes me once again to gratitude for God's direction.
Maryanne
- 10/7/2010
Thanks----great way to start the day.
Delna from India
- 10/7/2010
Thanks Josh, That was beautiful! :)
Ruth in Alberta, Canada
- 10/7/2010
Thanks for assurance expressed in this Lift, encouragement to be open to following a career others may not understand, and the prompt re being willing to let go of a "strongly-held belief of life in matter" (for a strongly-held faith, and eventual understanding, of life (Life) as God's doing!).
One is more impelled to say "send me" when false responsibility gives way to prayer affirming God's guidance. Even if challenged to do something difficult or enter unknown territory, God doesn't give assignments without giving the ability to complete them.
30- re decisions- a practitioner helped me filter choices with the question, "does it take me closer to God"?
Another quoted Mary Baker Eddy, when courage to do what I felt led to needed bolstering -- noting one needs "act as possessing all power" from God, not self-will:
S&H 263:32
The fading forms of matter, the mortal body and material earth, are the fleeting concepts of the human mind. They have their day before the permanent facts and their perfection in Spirit appear. The crude creations of mortal thought must finally give place to the glorious forms which we sometimes behold in the camera of divine Mind, when the mental picture is spiritual and eternal. Mortals must look beyond fading, finite forms, if they would gain the true sense of things. Where shall the gaze rest but in the unsearchable realm of Mind? We must look where we would walk, and we must act as possessing all power from Him in whom we have our being".
Sandy from Canada
- 10/7/2010
Thanks so much, Josh. Like #30 - "Canada" - I, too, have struggled to know if I should remain on a board in my community that has been fraught with tension and strife. The study of Christian Science and the healing work is vital, and we have to take it out into the community and live it. We all certainly do this according to our own individual direction. I've remained on the community board now for three years and have learned volumes about God and his perfect creation. It hasn't been easy, but it has been a milestone in my experience. Listening to God for direction, for wisdom in making choices is giving me the opportunity to grow in ways I never expected. My study of Christian Science and healing work continues and is enriched by these opportunities to put into practice not only for myself but for my fellow man, the Christ, Spirit we all express. "Canada," God is telling you and everyone exactly where and how He wants you to live the Christ, Science!!
Another Grateful Listener
- 10/7/2010
You might want to know that tears are rolling down my face. You must have struck a chord. Thanks!
Jan Marie Sturtz
- 10/7/2010
Thanks for the gentle message for today.
Gaby, Hamburg
- 10/7/2010
WOW - ....Send me -
and if we listening and open our eyes:
What about reflecting as for ourselves - : I, already sent.
Paul from Sudbury
- 10/7/2010
Thanks for the "Airborne" lift, Josh... Just what you might expect from an Airborne Ranger, who must have learned first hand that it's the everlasting arms that do the lifting... and do the lifting in the most unexpected ways and places. (It was a generation ago, but for me too, some of my most spiritual training and learnings were during my SERVICE in the Army - in two step march: (1) "Here am I" combined with Samuel's:(2) "Speak Lord for thy servant heareth". Totally thrilling to hear about your path from military to full time practice. Thanks again and best to you.
Karen, Santa Fe
- 10/7/2010
So true, dear, and good. Thanks for bringing this out of hiding. Sometimes we think this message is only for us as it is very intimate, personal. Or perhaps only for those with great deeds ahead. You have given it the universal place in thought which it deserves and which our times demand. Many thanks.
Jean M.
- 10/7/2010
Thank you for a message that met my need today. Re the familiar question of needing God's guidance, but not hearing it yet, I have found a way that helps me deal with this. I affirm that He is indeed all-knowing Mind, so the needed answer does exist. Since I reflect Him, I have the right to hear in consciousness whatever I need to know. If I don't have that message yet, I go with the fact that my reflecting activity includes intelligence as His idea. I have the right to use that intelligence to take first steps in line with the what seems nearest right at the moment. This forward action breaks mortal mind's logjam, and the light comes on as to whether further steps are right, or I need to step back, reverse direction, wait patiently, or devote more prayer to the issue. I love knowing that I can trust my "own" thinking to be the evidence of His inspiration, whether I "feel" inspired or not, as long as I retain total humility and willingness to keep listening for His will.
Jan from PA
- 10/7/2010
Great lift! I will remember 'Send me.' And thanks, Elena for the remembrance of "Count your Blessings," which I learned long ago when I was a young Activities Director in a nursing home. I love to have little songs to sing throughout the day
Cici from Palos Verdes, CA
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, Josh. I am infinitely grateful for these Daily Lifts and every day, becomes more and more inspiring to me. It inspires and lifts each and everyone of God's perfect children throughout the world, and for that, I am tremendously grateful. It gives me such great pleasure to listen every day and hear God's voice and then with our answer, "here I am, send me"....to know moment by moment that we can trust our Father-Mother God for we are truly his expression; and in Him, we live, and move, and have our being. Have a blessed day!!!
dolores s. montreal
- 10/7/2010
Jean # 88 states my approach clearly. We can remember the possibility
to step back and reverse direction. It's all part of the illuminating and
learning process.
Joy in Alberta, Canada
- 10/7/2010
MANY THANKS for this message Josh,
and for your added comments above!
and for all of you who shared from the heart.
K
- 10/7/2010
OMG! I just burst into tears hearing this! Thank you so much for sharing. what a lift I feel!
J.S. in Ky
- 10/7/2010
Thank you, Josh, for reminding us to be ready and willing to serve. If the inspiration we get from young David taking on Goliath is just emotional delight & awe, we are washing our hands of what it is to be a part of his cause and leadership. We are saying, in essence, “Not Thy will, but mine be done.” I hope to share this lift with our Branch members at our Sat. Quarterly business mtg. This Lift is one to keep in my heart, to always be alert to when we are needed. It is easy to assume someone else is better fitted to do some task, but “Love's work and Love must fit.” (CS Hymn #51), so Love has us well equipped to do His work, with love, and with Love.
Roselina AGOSSOU
- 10/7/2010
I LIKE IT AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH JOSH.
Gretchen in Portland
- 10/7/2010
Wow! Thank you to Josh and to so many wonderful "lifters" thoughts. I love the directions from #88 of the sequence of steps to be taken with confidence when one is uncertain of what to do. In my personal family circle, this comes at the perfect time. Several of my loved ones are searching for the " shepherd show me how to go" from our wonderful hymn #307 by MBE. With confindence, I know their paths will be placed in front of them. "I will listen for Thy voice. . . .".
John Boca Raton
- 10/7/2010
Nice job Josh. When I was asked to serve as 1st Reader for my branch church I was sure I did not have the time nor felt worthy. However I accepted and love it. I have grown so much and my life has taken on new meaning. God does bless us and trusting and serving him increases that blessing.
Deanna in Seattle
- 10/7/2010
WOW! What a privilege it is to be part of the growing membership in the Daily Lifts. This was another outstanding example that connected with so many of us out here in Daily Lift-land. Thank you all for your helpful input on this idea. Our churches will really benefit from your thoughts, as will listening individuals. Josh, I'm looking forward to hearing you lecture in Seattle---soon, I hope.
Liz
- 10/7/2010
Reminds me of prov: 3:5-6 ."Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path."
yes am ready lord send me.
Thanks Josh
Ben Vaughan
- 10/8/2010
Best Lift ever!
..In other words, it really spoke to me and I loved it.
Thank you Josh.
Raleigh
- 10/8/2010
Thank you for this awesome lift!
Craig
- 10/8/2010
This lift was powerful!
LInda
- 10/8/2010
Thank you for this wake up call!
DEVIN FROM MIAMI
- 10/8/2010
THAT WAS A VERY NICE LIFT THANK YOU :)
Phyllis, Savannah, Ga.
- 10/8/2010
"Here am I, send me." Thank you Josh for this wonderful reminder. "Not my will but thine be done."
Scott C.
- 10/8/2010
This is a wonderful thought to start any day. It compliments one of my favorite passages in Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Thanks!!
Margarita from Argentina
- 10/8/2010
Thank you Josh, your lift has put me on the way.
Rhonda
- 10/8/2010
Thank you so much for this Daily Lift. I just discovered it today, and it is right on time!!!!!! I am learning to say Yes! Your "lift" makes me want to shout it, as I am walking into something that I need to trust God fully on. I needed it!
Kay
- 10/8/2010
Father-Mother knows best what promotes our growth! Thank you for the boldness and simplicity of this message.
carol wagner
- 10/8/2010
Bingo! I am lifted!
CW of Dana Point
- 10/8/2010
Good, good, good reminder! And I enjoyed your video, too, Josh. Your background and values will be helping many.
Megan
- 10/8/2010
Thanks so much!
Sharon - Illinois
- 10/8/2010
Recently, I attended a lecture that gave me the calm assurance I had been searching for in how to approach two situations where I seemed to be needed, and like #30 above, had not been able to choose whether to accept one or the other or both.
After hearing your lift, it reaffirms that sense of peace in the decisions I've made.
I'm so grateful to you for sharing with us today, as well as for all the lecturers who have been willing to be sent wherever they were needed.
My heart overflows with joy!
Joyce Harrington
- 10/9/2010
Dear Josh,
Thank you for your prayerful sharing. Giving up the belief of life in matter to see the Truth about my back problem has been quite a challenge for me. At time I wish the challenge would go away and I would be free of pain but your spiritual blessing will bless me to turn whole heartedly to God and say "Here am I." Bless your healing work. JOyce Harrington
Grace from Texas
- 10/9/2010
Thanks Josh, for a rallying cry to step up to the plate when rightly called to serve. I appreciate everyone's comments, too. What has always been helpful to me is that when God callls, llike the Bible says, " he does the work that is appointed for me." I just try to expess God -- Mind, Love, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth Love and Love does the loving, Mind does the expressing, etc.
Karen in Las Vegas
- 10/9/2010
Wow! What a treatment! Not only the Lift but all of the coments as well.
Heartfelt thanks to all of you.
Don Jensen
- 10/7/2010Well said Josh-
Sometimes its hard to accept the thing that is being asked of us. Its funny how fear works as a sort of "Linus blanket", under the pretense of security. When its finally let go we find it was just an old rag anyway.
Good to hear your voice across the miles-
Much love-
Don and Holly Jensen
Greg McCanless
- 10/7/2010Thanks for the lift. I've been thinking and praying about something and your lift was perfect timing. Love it. Thanks for the thought!
Anne
- 10/7/2010Thank you, Josh! You really made us think.
Neuma
- 10/7/2010This is an idea that is so close to my heart. You articulated the resistances so well, and the idea that deposes that resistance is the trust that, "God, I am your expression." Thank you for sharing this important thought lift.
Pam from Farnhill, Yorkshire, UK
- 10/7/2010Thanks for this Josh, it reminded me to clear out my 'thought closet' and see what out of date ideas are cluttering my space. Where does all this stuff come from?
Love the words: 'God, I am your expression and I trust your direction.' I know they will prove to be useful addition to my day.
Thanks again.
kaye
- 10/7/2010thanks, josh...so, so true that sometimes the things we resist most bring the most blessing. the secret is not to resisst, but to go forward with courage, knowing that we always have God at our back!
Kirkwood, UK
- 10/7/2010Thank you so much!
Elena Shideler, California (San Diego)
- 10/7/2010Thank you, Josh, very clear. I think we say no, many times because of fear or insecurity. I used to be a "no" person. Especially to volunteering, even if I felt strongly for said cause! One day I realized the importance of volunteering and I began to see that by blessing others God was also blessing me.
I remember the (non-Science hymn) Count Your Blessings, by Johnson Oatman, Jr, it goes like this:
“When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.“
It's time for me to begin again my gratitude Journal...
SPANISH
Gracias, Josh, muy claro. Creo que decimos no muy seguido, muchas veces por miedo o inseguridad. Yo solía ser una persona "no". Especialmente a ser voluntaria, aun cuando me importara fuertemente tal causa! Un día me di cuenta de la importancia de ser voluntario y empecé a ver que al bendecir a otros Dios me bendecía a mí también.
Recuerdo el himno (no-de la Ciencia Cristiana) Cuenta Tus Bendiciones, por Johnson Oatman, Jr., que dice así:
“Cuando las olas de la vida te sacuden en la tempestad,
Cuando estés desanimado, pensando que no ganarás,
Cuenta tus bendiciones, nómbra cada una ya,
Y las azañas del Señor te sorprenderán.“
Es el momento para mí para empezar de nuevo mi gratitud Diario ...
Daphne, from South Africa
- 10/7/2010In the words of hymn 82 "God is working His purpose out... when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea."
Rosemary S.Africa
- 10/7/2010Thanks Josh, just in time for our Branch Church election Meeting ! How
true that when we allow our name to stay on a list of Church duties and
accept a position we felt we were not yet ready for, we accept, and have found our spiritual growth to go forward in leaps and bounds !! When Mrs Eddy speaks of "Willingness to become as a little child and to leave the old for the new" she goes on to say " that "The purification of sense and self is a proof of progress" S & H pp 323/324 Thus showing us that when we give up the false sense that man's abililites are limited to the human,
we realize that man is able to carry out whatever God has planned for him/her because man is the expression of the one Mind, intelligence, and therefore we can go ahead fearlessly, knowing that "with God all things are possible" Mark 10;27
Yvonne, Germany
- 10/7/2010Thanks Josh for helping me, I will leave this lift in my mailbox to listen again, cause it brought tears in my eyes, so it must have toucht me deeply, although I try not to be a 'no-person!
LittleChild
- 10/7/2010Very cool.
Reading the entire chapter (Isaiah 6), I see that after the prophet offered to be sent by God, he learned that he'd be delivering some less-than-positive news to some hardhearted people.
This reminds me of the statement in Science and Health (p 570): "Many are willing to open the eyes of the people to the power of good resident in divine Mind, but they are not so willing to point out the evil in human thought, and expose evil's hidden mental ways of accomplishing iniquity."
One could say that whoever accepts the commission to be a prophet -- that is, whoever says "send me" to be a spiritual seer in the midst of a materially minded world -- is courageously standing up to the hardhearted carnal mind, which resists spirituality to the hilt.
It sounds like we're each meant to model Isaiah -- first by overcoming sin in ourselves, then by being willing to point out to others, with love, and for the purpose of healing, where "the foe in ambush" (see p. 571) lies.
Pieter(Yorkshire)
- 10/7/2010Thank you for your wonderful Daily Lift. It was so relevant to me - and made me realise that there is some spiritual growth Ive been saying No to - - not yet. But today is the day to say "Yes" - I am "your (Gods) expression and trust Your direction".Thankyou Josh for bringing this message home to me. A very appreciated Daily Lift !
Malcolm Drummond, Henrietta NY
- 10/7/2010Many thanks Josh for your lift on 'Send me'. It simply reminds me of some beautiful and inspiring lyrics and songs composed and sung by Mindy Jostyn at a Christian Science Youth Meeting many years ago.
Elizabeth R.
- 10/7/2010It is so wonderful to be reminded by your words that "No" (that resistant, mortally minded response to what can seem like too much being asked of one) can turn so
easily into "Yes!" Thrilling! Thank you!
Z. Scotland
- 10/7/2010Beautiful lift thank you Josh
April M., WInthrop Harbor, IL
- 10/7/2010Thank you so very much for your words "Send Me". I have been wrestling with a problem of being the one to speak for our family. Now I have the courage to do just that. I will speak with confidence and love.
Margaret, Sunshine Coast, Australia
- 10/7/2010This is a great Lift, Josh, and so perceptive. I thought I was an expert in ducking and diving. I would dodge behind someone else every time, but every time the thing I most wanted to avoid was the very next thing on the Can Do List. I have said, and more than once, "Why me?" "Why do I always get all the tough things?" but God said "Why not God?" Like Moses I asked "Who will believe me?" And God said "God will." We just have to go forward. Whether we feel ready or not, we just have to Go Forward! as Moses told the Israelites when they left Egypt behind. Everyone was blessed, but for those who went willingly - eagerly - their lives were changed for ever. Thank you for the Lift, Josh.
Rae
- 10/7/2010Found that to be so true when I was about to withdraw my name off the list of candidates for second reader. Struggling with divers suggestions as to why I couldn't possibly do it......I opened the hymn book to "as thy days thy strength shall be".
The blessings of being second reader in my church have been pouring in as the Scriptures have just opened up to me. I also have a deeper appreciation of MBE and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
How blessed with inspiration was she?!!!
Martin
- 10/7/2010Thanks. A good challenge today for spiritual growth.
JVS from Missouri
- 10/7/2010A right fit daily lift just for me, thanks Josh.
Jenne of Brooklyn, NY
- 10/7/2010Thank you very much, Josh. Your message is profound and very inspiring. With confidence I can say "God I am your expression", "send me" and humbly leave everything else up to His/Her guidance. I can trust God to take care of me as His/Her expression and go forward with boldness and confidence wherever I am sent.
Much gratitude to TMC team responsible for bringing us these Daily Lifts.
Elizabeth B
- 10/7/2010Thank you. Food for thought.....and so true
Joan Wattam
- 10/7/2010Dear Josh, thank you for this Daily Lift. I am reminded of the verse from Psalms: 'As the deer pants for the water, so my soul thirsts for You' - that divine impelling which surely leads us to wonderful spiritual fulfilment - every one of us. All we need to do is 'Wilt thou be made whole?' - ie, follow that wonderful intuition that is God's message, to us personally. Thank you again.
Douglas Buettner, USA
- 10/7/2010Psalm 9
"1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
"2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
"3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
"4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
"5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
"8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
"9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
"10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
"11 Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings."
This says to me to praise God, judge righteously, and they that know thy name will put their trust in thee. These words as told in the Holy Bible tell about God's divine ordinances as an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command handed down from generation to generation, therefore it is sent.
Shirley Paulson
- 10/7/2010I sure am glad you said, Yes, yourself! Good examples inspire the rest of us to say Yes when it's our turn too!
María de los Ángeles García Bs. As. Argentina
- 10/7/2010Gracias por la inspiración diaria!
Especialmente gracias a la traducción en español de Elena Shideler. Es una bendición!
Cariños a todos!
Thanks for the daily inspiration!
Special thanks to the Spanish translation of Ellen Shideler. It is a blessing!
Love to all!
Diane
- 10/7/2010Thank you so much. Deep. Soul-inspiring. Comforting, blessing. We can because we reflect divine light and life.
Grace Solnisha
- 10/7/2010Right on the button. Thank you so much!
Canada
- 10/7/2010This excellent "lift" raises issues. Mrs. Eddy advises us not to scatter our fire but to focus wholeheartedly on the study of Christian science and healing and to keep this work paramount in our lives. I anguish constantly about taking on other responsibilities, like being the president of a charity. Is this God's direction or a red herring distracting me from the true work? How can I know?
Brightlight
- 10/7/2010What a wonderful Soul inspiring "lift"...thank you so much Josh.
Grateful listener
- 10/7/2010Thanks so much, Josh, for this thoughtful and inspiring "Send me" message. It's relevant for all of our church membership meetings when elections are being held. I have appreciated all of the preceeding comments and especially Elena's for the hymn "Count Your Blessings." I have copied down the words to share with a friend in need.
Angelite
- 10/7/2010How deeply your words touch me this morning! We are all so blessed by these Daily Lifts. It's hard to find words to express how much gratitude I feel for having the opportunity to open (not only my email) but my heart and thoughts each morning to these ideas, which are so wonderful.
Mary H. AL
- 10/7/2010Thank you, that gives me much to think about. Many thanks.
Brad from Houston
- 10/7/2010Thanks Josh....great thought for my day!
r.g. brunswick maine
- 10/7/2010thanks for demonstrating receptivity.
Marilyn from Maine
- 10/7/2010Perfect for me today, and I know for so many others, too. Thanks, Josh.
Amy from NJ
- 10/7/2010Wonderful lift, Josh! Not ready for healing, how could that be! But wait maybe I have been a little too comfortable with doubts, fears, self righteousness judgements, condemnations, thoughts separating me from God. Whoa, thanks for bringing to my attention! II Corinthians 10:5 says "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."
Succinct, and to the point - the spiritual point. Trusting God's direction, as His expression, certainly, inevitably, results in progress. Thank you Josh
Jodi
- 10/7/2010Thank you Josh, really enjoyed.
Chris
- 10/7/2010Of course I'm ready--God provides each of us with the "wisdom and the occasion" to receive his blessings!
Ellie
- 10/7/2010Dear Josh, Thank you for the reminder to listen. Sometimes when I think I am too old to take on a new thing, I give myself a good talk on agelessness and then go ahead. I am always rewarded. And dear #30, if you are still anguishing and worrying, you probably haven't found the right answer yet. Just keep praying, it will come.
Dan
- 10/7/2010I love it, it tells me we're on the same track with the same challenges to self, I knew I wasn't the only one , I just knew it. Now it's a little easier to loosen my grip.Thank you.
Judi
- 10/7/2010I love this message. It's so true! We can courageously say "yes" to every opportunity to grow spiritually, even when it takes us out of our comfort zone, when we're trusting that God is directing our path and when we're willing to put personal opinions about what we should be doing out of the way. Thanks so much for the reminder.
Shari in Hancock, MI
- 10/7/2010Thanks so much, Josh I can see immediate opportunities for applying this concept of "send me" and imagine many more in the future.
jim from Royal Oak
- 10/7/2010Your Lift is just in time. A tool i'll use at my first appointment. One's
confidence is further reinforced. Much gratitude for this.
Rebecca
- 10/7/2010Thanks again for a wonderful lift and all the lifts. I love Christian Science. It has helped me to understand the progress humanity has made through the ages. To mortal sense and some of the daily news read, it looks like war and pestilence over and over. I used to get so depressed over it, I could do nothing. Now I see that God has been tenderly sheperding his beloved creation all along. I first see the progress I am making spiritually and that enables me to see the world's progress and be an active "loving" presence and participant. No more waiting for the return of the Christ. It is a consciousness that never left. I now do more listening for the still small voice of Good in my own thinking first and then act on that. That has made all the difference in my life. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer N.
- 10/7/2010Thank you Josh. I find it a challenge to give up my will at times. Knowing that trusting that the reward will outshine the seeming sacrifice is helpful to remember in these times. Growth, happiness and the blessing of all that occurs from listening to God is so much more fulfilling.
El Paso Patt
- 10/7/2010If a decision is right, it blesses all concerned, and one has a feeling of peace about the outcome even though it is not evident at the time and one doesn't know what the outcome will be. That feeling can only come from God and not from human will. Human will has always made me have an uneasy feeling and taught me some hard lessons.
Gifty in St. Louis, Missouri
- 10/7/2010I agree that when we overcome our fears, our joy is great and our growth is even more great!
Thanks Josh! And have a send me, use me Lord day everybody!
Jim in St. Louis
- 10/7/2010Thanks Josh! Yes, I have seen in my experience that discomfort and resistance is often the precursor to growth.
Amy
- 10/7/2010Terrific! Just what I needed today, Josh.
Lisa
- 10/7/2010Thank you Josh! I love the simplicity of the idea of 'send me.' It's having so much faith in God that we don't need to worry about what lies ahead and we know that we will be provided for along the way as we follow God's command. It's such an important thing to be reminded of, today and every day!
Eric in Winter Park, FL
- 10/7/2010Well said Josh! An awesome reminder to wholly surrender to God's plan for us. Thanks for being a bright light in our loved Boise family! Eric
Jan J - Laguna Hills, CA
- 10/7/2010Thank you, Josh, for your very thought-provoking and helpful Lift.
Evan
- 10/7/2010Very nice Josh!
Josh Niles
- 10/7/2010Hey Don and Holly (#1),
Great analogy with the "Linus blanket." Step-by-step we're seeing that our comfort and security comes from God, good aren't we. Never worn out, dirty or in short supply. That's the kind of security I want to carry with me all the time ;) Thanks for sharing!
California Sue
- 10/7/2010Truth came through ... through you!
Love these Lifts!
:<))) Sue
Josh Niles
- 10/7/2010Elena (#8) I can relate. When I was in the Army there was kind of an unspoken understanding among soldiers never to volunteer for anything. But like you, I've also found that when we are listening for that divine guidance we can discern the right activities and move forward with confidence. Thanks for the thoughts and for that great hymn too.
Michael Z
- 10/7/2010Good job Josh; Being ready for the next spiritual step is so important
Cynthia in Evanston
- 10/7/2010I love this, thank you so much for the message!
Abigail
- 10/7/2010Thank you for this inspiration; it's exactly what I needed to hear this morning!
Beth A.
- 10/7/2010I can't even begin to tell you how perfectly this message met my need today!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Susan Carol
- 10/7/2010Thank-you Josh for the "send me" ideas that overcome resistance. Very grateful for this lift.
CS father of three serving
- 10/7/2010When our daughter graduated from HS she told her class, "I only want to serve my country". That she began doing '7' days later and does so today(19 years now as a fighting soldier, seeking peace). She said "Send me.....".
Staff Sgt. Robert Miller(USA) received the Medal of Honor yesterday at the White House, posthumously. He had many time said "Send Me, I will go". His younger brother has now joined and will serve this country and honor his older brother and each of us as well. Each honors the Army motto, "Never leave a fallen conrade."
Thanks Josh for the lift and for reminding us that many serve, God and Country..all honoring their fellows, reflecting a perfect Father, Mother, God.
Gay in Tulsa, OK
- 10/7/2010Yours is the FIRST Daily Lift I've heard. Wow! What a wonderful place to start. Thank you, Josh.
Karen in the Chicago area
- 10/7/2010Very timely for me. I have many challenges facing me right now it seems and now I have confidence I am equal to all of them. Thank you.
Cin:D
- 10/7/2010The perfect message for me today! Thank you, Josh!! And thank you Daily Lift Team, YDLs are awesome!
Amy in Renton, WA
- 10/7/2010Thanks, Josh! A perfect message for me today.
Josh Niles
- 10/7/2010Hi Canada (#30), I can really appreciate how difficult it can seem sometimes to know which direction is right. Sometimes I want God to just say, "This is the way, walk in it!" When I've been facing tough decisions or even torn between two directions that seem good, I work on being still and quiet in thought and really listening for a sense of peace. For me, I've felt God's direction more often as a peaceful, quiet confidence, rather than a burning bush or loud voice, and I've found I can trust that peace.
You can listen for that divine guidance with a sense of expectancy and remember that God's answer will always come with a quiet sense of peace.
Looking forward to hearing how this unfolds :)
Hlena
- 10/7/2010Thank you so very much for this lift and we must take God's road under every circumstance without resistance ; even when it seems very hard! we must go forward, it is spiritual growth
Sher
- 10/7/2010I love this lift because of its simple message of surrender. I've begun to realize it's not surrendering to people or situations but to the spiritual qualities being demanded at the moment. So "send me," can be our declaration of "send the qualities I see and have to give."
Leah
- 10/7/2010Awesome... this is the message that I needed to hear today! Thank you!
Nina R. from CT
- 10/7/2010Josh, I can't thank you enough for this lift! I found myself answering your wonderful questions outloud with a big "yes"! Everyday as I say the Daily Prayer, I especially think about the line, ..."and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind and govern them." For me this has meant to allow God to work through me and lead me and to express His qualities to where I am needed. Indeed, I have had some amazing encounters with people who were "in need". Thank you for this inspirational lift.
<strong>Moderator's note:</strong>
The Daily Prayer can be found in the Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy in Article VIII GUIDANCE OF MEMBERS on page 41, line 19:
"<strong>Daily Prayer.</strong> SECT. 4. It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to pray each day: "Thy kingdom come;" let the reign of divine Truth, Life, and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!
Barbara
- 10/7/2010Thank you, Josh! Yesterday was very difficult for me -- recent challenges piling up in thought. Thanks for the reminder spiritual growth is taking place. Thanks to all you dear ones for your comments too.
Bonnie from San Diego, CA
- 10/7/2010Super, super Lift, Josh! Thanks for making me think more deeply.
designer
- 10/7/2010I've been listening and being inspired by these Daily Lifts for months now, and today I'm propelled to add my appreciation and gratitude for not only the beautiful lifts but also for the incredible breadth of the comments from a worldwide family of spiritual seekers and healers. Today's lift touched me in particular as I've been praying about next steps and direction after the recent passing of my husband - Where shall I go? What shall I do? -sort of tones sounding like Scarlet O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. Being God's beloved daughter, I feel secure in trusting His tender, sure direction as to the wheres, whens, hows. He is "sending me." Thank you, Josh for this clear and poignant healing message.
Eleanor
- 10/7/2010Wow! When asked to be Clerk of my branch church, I really hesitated. Such a big job! But once again with God's help and guidance I am being blessed by each challenge proving that "Send Me" means accepting each job with joy and anticipation. So thank you for this inspiring message that wakes me once again to gratitude for God's direction.
Maryanne
- 10/7/2010Thanks----great way to start the day.
Delna from India
- 10/7/2010Thanks Josh, That was beautiful! :)
Ruth in Alberta, Canada
- 10/7/2010Thanks for assurance expressed in this Lift, encouragement to be open to following a career others may not understand, and the prompt re being willing to let go of a "strongly-held belief of life in matter" (for a strongly-held faith, and eventual understanding, of life (Life) as God's doing!).
One is more impelled to say "send me" when false responsibility gives way to prayer affirming God's guidance. Even if challenged to do something difficult or enter unknown territory, God doesn't give assignments without giving the ability to complete them.
30- re decisions- a practitioner helped me filter choices with the question, "does it take me closer to God"?
Another quoted Mary Baker Eddy, when courage to do what I felt led to needed bolstering -- noting one needs "act as possessing all power" from God, not self-will:
S&H 263:32
The fading forms of matter, the mortal body and material earth, are the fleeting concepts of the human mind. They have their day before the permanent facts and their perfection in Spirit appear. The crude creations of mortal thought must finally give place to the glorious forms which we sometimes behold in the camera of divine Mind, when the mental picture is spiritual and eternal. Mortals must look beyond fading, finite forms, if they would gain the true sense of things. Where shall the gaze rest but in the unsearchable realm of Mind? We must look where we would walk, and we must act as possessing all power from Him in whom we have our being".
Sandy from Canada
- 10/7/2010Thanks so much, Josh. Like #30 - "Canada" - I, too, have struggled to know if I should remain on a board in my community that has been fraught with tension and strife. The study of Christian Science and the healing work is vital, and we have to take it out into the community and live it. We all certainly do this according to our own individual direction. I've remained on the community board now for three years and have learned volumes about God and his perfect creation. It hasn't been easy, but it has been a milestone in my experience. Listening to God for direction, for wisdom in making choices is giving me the opportunity to grow in ways I never expected. My study of Christian Science and healing work continues and is enriched by these opportunities to put into practice not only for myself but for my fellow man, the Christ, Spirit we all express. "Canada," God is telling you and everyone exactly where and how He wants you to live the Christ, Science!!
Another Grateful Listener
- 10/7/2010You might want to know that tears are rolling down my face. You must have struck a chord. Thanks!
Jan Marie Sturtz
- 10/7/2010Thanks for the gentle message for today.
Gaby, Hamburg
- 10/7/2010WOW - ....Send me -
and if we listening and open our eyes:
What about reflecting as for ourselves - : I, already sent.
Paul from Sudbury
- 10/7/2010Thanks for the "Airborne" lift, Josh... Just what you might expect from an Airborne Ranger, who must have learned first hand that it's the everlasting arms that do the lifting... and do the lifting in the most unexpected ways and places. (It was a generation ago, but for me too, some of my most spiritual training and learnings were during my SERVICE in the Army - in two step march: (1) "Here am I" combined with Samuel's:(2) "Speak Lord for thy servant heareth". Totally thrilling to hear about your path from military to full time practice. Thanks again and best to you.
Karen, Santa Fe
- 10/7/2010So true, dear, and good. Thanks for bringing this out of hiding. Sometimes we think this message is only for us as it is very intimate, personal. Or perhaps only for those with great deeds ahead. You have given it the universal place in thought which it deserves and which our times demand. Many thanks.
Jean M.
- 10/7/2010Thank you for a message that met my need today. Re the familiar question of needing God's guidance, but not hearing it yet, I have found a way that helps me deal with this. I affirm that He is indeed all-knowing Mind, so the needed answer does exist. Since I reflect Him, I have the right to hear in consciousness whatever I need to know. If I don't have that message yet, I go with the fact that my reflecting activity includes intelligence as His idea. I have the right to use that intelligence to take first steps in line with the what seems nearest right at the moment. This forward action breaks mortal mind's logjam, and the light comes on as to whether further steps are right, or I need to step back, reverse direction, wait patiently, or devote more prayer to the issue. I love knowing that I can trust my "own" thinking to be the evidence of His inspiration, whether I "feel" inspired or not, as long as I retain total humility and willingness to keep listening for His will.
Jan from PA
- 10/7/2010Great lift! I will remember 'Send me.' And thanks, Elena for the remembrance of "Count your Blessings," which I learned long ago when I was a young Activities Director in a nursing home. I love to have little songs to sing throughout the day
Cici from Palos Verdes, CA
- 10/7/2010Thank you, Josh. I am infinitely grateful for these Daily Lifts and every day, becomes more and more inspiring to me. It inspires and lifts each and everyone of God's perfect children throughout the world, and for that, I am tremendously grateful. It gives me such great pleasure to listen every day and hear God's voice and then with our answer, "here I am, send me"....to know moment by moment that we can trust our Father-Mother God for we are truly his expression; and in Him, we live, and move, and have our being. Have a blessed day!!!
dolores s. montreal
- 10/7/2010Jean # 88 states my approach clearly. We can remember the possibility
to step back and reverse direction. It's all part of the illuminating and
learning process.
Joy in Alberta, Canada
- 10/7/2010MANY THANKS for this message Josh,
and for your added comments above!
and for all of you who shared from the heart.
K
- 10/7/2010OMG! I just burst into tears hearing this! Thank you so much for sharing. what a lift I feel!
J.S. in Ky
- 10/7/2010Thank you, Josh, for reminding us to be ready and willing to serve. If the inspiration we get from young David taking on Goliath is just emotional delight & awe, we are washing our hands of what it is to be a part of his cause and leadership. We are saying, in essence, “Not Thy will, but mine be done.” I hope to share this lift with our Branch members at our Sat. Quarterly business mtg. This Lift is one to keep in my heart, to always be alert to when we are needed. It is easy to assume someone else is better fitted to do some task, but “Love's work and Love must fit.” (CS Hymn #51), so Love has us well equipped to do His work, with love, and with Love.
Roselina AGOSSOU
- 10/7/2010I LIKE IT AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH JOSH.
Gretchen in Portland
- 10/7/2010Wow! Thank you to Josh and to so many wonderful "lifters" thoughts. I love the directions from #88 of the sequence of steps to be taken with confidence when one is uncertain of what to do. In my personal family circle, this comes at the perfect time. Several of my loved ones are searching for the " shepherd show me how to go" from our wonderful hymn #307 by MBE. With confindence, I know their paths will be placed in front of them. "I will listen for Thy voice. . . .".
John Boca Raton
- 10/7/2010Nice job Josh. When I was asked to serve as 1st Reader for my branch church I was sure I did not have the time nor felt worthy. However I accepted and love it. I have grown so much and my life has taken on new meaning. God does bless us and trusting and serving him increases that blessing.
Deanna in Seattle
- 10/7/2010WOW! What a privilege it is to be part of the growing membership in the Daily Lifts. This was another outstanding example that connected with so many of us out here in Daily Lift-land. Thank you all for your helpful input on this idea. Our churches will really benefit from your thoughts, as will listening individuals. Josh, I'm looking forward to hearing you lecture in Seattle---soon, I hope.
Liz
- 10/7/2010Reminds me of prov: 3:5-6 ."Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path."
yes am ready lord send me.
Thanks Josh
Ben Vaughan
- 10/8/2010Best Lift ever!
..In other words, it really spoke to me and I loved it.
Thank you Josh.
Raleigh
- 10/8/2010Thank you for this awesome lift!
Craig
- 10/8/2010This lift was powerful!
LInda
- 10/8/2010Thank you for this wake up call!
DEVIN FROM MIAMI
- 10/8/2010THAT WAS A VERY NICE LIFT THANK YOU :)
Phyllis, Savannah, Ga.
- 10/8/2010"Here am I, send me." Thank you Josh for this wonderful reminder. "Not my will but thine be done."
Scott C.
- 10/8/2010This is a wonderful thought to start any day. It compliments one of my favorite passages in Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Thanks!!
Margarita from Argentina
- 10/8/2010Thank you Josh, your lift has put me on the way.
Rhonda
- 10/8/2010Thank you so much for this Daily Lift. I just discovered it today, and it is right on time!!!!!! I am learning to say Yes! Your "lift" makes me want to shout it, as I am walking into something that I need to trust God fully on. I needed it!
Kay
- 10/8/2010Father-Mother knows best what promotes our growth! Thank you for the boldness and simplicity of this message.
carol wagner
- 10/8/2010Bingo! I am lifted!
CW of Dana Point
- 10/8/2010Good, good, good reminder! And I enjoyed your video, too, Josh. Your background and values will be helping many.
Megan
- 10/8/2010Thanks so much!
Sharon - Illinois
- 10/8/2010Recently, I attended a lecture that gave me the calm assurance I had been searching for in how to approach two situations where I seemed to be needed, and like #30 above, had not been able to choose whether to accept one or the other or both.
After hearing your lift, it reaffirms that sense of peace in the decisions I've made.
I'm so grateful to you for sharing with us today, as well as for all the lecturers who have been willing to be sent wherever they were needed.
My heart overflows with joy!
Joyce Harrington
- 10/9/2010Dear Josh,
Thank you for your prayerful sharing. Giving up the belief of life in matter to see the Truth about my back problem has been quite a challenge for me. At time I wish the challenge would go away and I would be free of pain but your spiritual blessing will bless me to turn whole heartedly to God and say "Here am I." Bless your healing work. JOyce Harrington
Grace from Texas
- 10/9/2010Thanks Josh, for a rallying cry to step up to the plate when rightly called to serve. I appreciate everyone's comments, too. What has always been helpful to me is that when God callls, llike the Bible says, " he does the work that is appointed for me." I just try to expess God -- Mind, Love, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth Love and Love does the loving, Mind does the expressing, etc.
Karen in Las Vegas
- 10/9/2010Wow! What a treatment! Not only the Lift but all of the coments as well.
Heartfelt thanks to all of you.
Bruce S. Carrboro, NC
- 7/31/2011Wow Josh that was great!